Training Log Archive: Thraws

Bit of a last minute decision. Good one though - loved this. Hared off with the leaders for the photo then got well overtaken on the 3k loop of Gibbet Hill. Settled into a top 20 place for the gradual and then steep descent to the bowl and was pleased with the way I felt as it was pretty hard on the bod. Felt light and fast, which was the main thing. Reckon I was totally max-ed out heartwise for the climb but was pleased to claim a few places back from the youngsters. Then just gave it the beans for the last 2 flat kms. Nice morning and sensational setting. Well worth the trip and only just over a minute off first 'supervet'.

Hilly walk with Jan via High Button and Coombe Head.

Drizzle out, windy back.

Warm sunshine promised for inset day. I had to take a walk, although I had nowhere in mind. Ended up parking at Stedham and following the best of the Serpents Trail to Heath End, before crossing the river at Rotherbridge. Had intended following ST from Tillington to Woolbeding Common then Lipchis Way to Iping, but I’d underestimated distance and cut it short via Lodsworth and Woolbeding church. Afternoon was therefore a bit of an anti-climax. Hips/legs/right foot never felt right either.